… After repairing the 8th rib, 7th and 9th rib fractures aligned in their natural position. For … rib
fractures’ alignment were stabilized with the help of sutures. After orthopedic fixation of the rib, …

… for large-scale bone reconstruction in cases of extensive chest wall defects. However, … to
large-scale rib regeneration in terms of three-dimensional (3D) shape, proper porous structures, …

… realm of rib fracture surgeries and complex chest wall defects … ribs shows an irregular triangular
shape or water drop shape… 3D printing in the field of orthopedic surgery, as the utilization …

… We prefer a soft mesh that is easy to shape, lightweight, and knitted in a way to be durable.
… the resection margins. In cases of extensive chest wall resection, chest wall reconstruction …

… In addition, according to the shape of the chest wall defect after tumour resection, costal arch
implants and sternal rib implants were further developed and are shown in Figure 7H-K. To …

… parts of them were fixed on the ribs. The defect of the right … and the shape of the bone
structures of the chest wall was … Reconstruction of chest wall with MatrixRIB plate after sternal …

… Chest wall reconstructions are mainly needed after surgical … PEEK has been found as a
good material for orthopedic implants, owing … 3b shows the shape of the selected combinations. …

… rates, where roughly 8–10% of drivers die due to chest wall trauma [22]. The severity of fractures
may vary from … A certified orthopedic surgeon – lead author performed the plating of the …

… Orthopedic surgeons took the lead for partial resection of a … The affected rib and at least two
adjacent ribs was removed … enough to conform to the shape of the chest wall, rigid enough to …